If you desire a benchtop that will stand out from the rest – and you want to know the team that make it pride themselves on quality workmanship and honest hard work – call Pacific Stone.

The Tauranga-based stone benchtop manufacturer has been named New Zealand's Most Trusted Stone Benchtops Manufacturer in 2022's Most Trusted Business Awards.

'To be honest this is humbling to be nominated; we are a no-nonsense business that prides ourselves on our quality workmanship and honest hard work,” says residential sales manager Paula Williamson.

The supplier and fabricator of natural and engineered stone, ultra-compact and porcelain surfaces – catering to NZ's domestic and commercial market – was also a Most Trusted award-winner in 2021.

'Pacific Stone sets excellence and quality standards in all aspects of our projects from templating through to installation,” says Paula.

'We value all customers and clients and welcome referrals as a result. We are importers of our own collection – which is unique to us, therefore is unique to the client.”

Their showroom and factory at 51-53 Koromiko St houses almost 200 years' worth of collective industry experience.

'This level of skills and experience allows us to produce benchtop surfaces for all budgets and create ‘Bespoke' pieces which stand us out from the rest.

'Being a big part of the commercial and residential space, our up-to-date machinery enables Pacific Stone to be ahead of the game to meet our deadlines and commitments, which at times can be challenging in today's market.

'Each team member plays a crucial role within Pacific Stone to make a difference ‘as it's not about the role – always about the goal'.”